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Book Palace Books, July 2022. Hard Cover. New. Fortunino Matania. Over 150 powerful paintings and drawings by the Maestro. In August 1914 much of Europe was pitched into a war that would eclipse all others in terms of its industrial ferocity. In an era when photography and film recording were still in their infancy, much of the news was relayed through the work of reportage artists. Pre-eminent amongst such artists was Fortunino Matania who was The Sphere's artist-on-the-spot for events ranging from coronations to colliery disasters. Sent to a variety of Fronts to cover the conflict, his illustrations created a gripping and, at times, life-affirming testimony to those traumatic times, drawn from the personal visits he made and interviews he conducted with survivors. For the first time ever, this book collects those images in large format so that they can be viewed as they were intended. OVER 150 paintings and drawings on the World War 1 conflict, depicting all its horrors and special moments.… Read More

Rebellion, 2023. Hard Cover. New. Mick McMahon. This is a gloriously oversized collection of some of McMahon's best pages from 2000 AD. His legendary work on Sláine is showcased with art from 'Warriors Dawn', 'Heroes Blood', and the incredible 'Sky Chariots'. Also represented here are his Ro-Busters and A.B.C. Warriors eras, the climactic pages from 'Judge Dredd: The Return of Rico', the entirety of Superbean, and the complete opening episode of The V.C.'s, along with his V.C. character designs which were used by Cam Kennedy and Garry Leach for artistic continuity. The concluding section of this book exhibits colour pages from his Judge Dredd Annual stories, including the complete 'The Fear that Made Milwaukee Famous', and select pages from throughout The Last American. 144 pages. Part Colour illustrations. 15" x 19" (371mm x 481mm). (3.9)

Rebellion, July 2023. Hard Cover. New. Kevin O'Neill. LAST FEW COPIES AT THIS PRICE - DELUXE OVERSIZED EDITION An incredible insight into the art of one of 2000 AD comics' most unique talents: Kevin O'Neill. O'Neill, who sadly died in November, was an artist without peer. His work on strips in 2000 AD such as Nemesis the Warlock, Metalzoic, Judge Dredd, Ro-Busters and more sealed his reputation even before his wildly popular and influential work on Marshal Law with Pat Mills and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen with Alan Moore. The contents of this 160-page collection were compiled by O'Neill from his own archive, working closely with Rebellion's editorial and reprographics teams to curate this unmissable testament to his remarkable career. His innovative, iconoclastic, idiosyncratic, and inventive work for 2000 AD is showcased in this unmissable over-sized art book, featuring high-resolution scans of original artwork by one of comics most unique talents. Presented in a deluxe, over-sized… Read More

Moebius Production, March 2019. Hard Cover. New. Moebius. LAST FEW COPIES. New Expanded Edition Limited to 3000 copies worldwide. This is the new expanded edition of Moebius' classic. Moebius takes us on a timeless graphic journey yet again through his beautiful drawings. Set in the solitary desert of the imagination, page after page of perfect ligne claire style drawings narrate us from page to page of this graphic meditation. This edition also includes the original text accompanying the drawings, offering an extra insight of the maestro's thoughts. Pages: 74 black and white plus 7 full colour. 168 pages. Part Colour illustrations. 9" x 6" (220mm x 160mm). (1.05)

The Illustrated Press, 2020. Hard Cover. New/New. Dean Cornwell. Lavishly illustrated celebration of the life and work of the Master. This spectacular book explores the life and work of the "Dean of Illustrators" — Dean Cornwell (1892 - 1960). Unlike previous books published on the artist, this volume is FULL COLOR throughout. The book is 224 pages long (the same size as the Golden Age series of books) and is filled to the brim with scores of beautiful illustrations reproduced almost exclusively from the original paintings and drawings. There has only ever been one other book featuring the stunning art of Dean Cornwell and that has been out of print since 2000. This book is sure to be very popular amongst fans of the golden age of illustration. The first print sold out within a couple of months so we are pleased to be able to offer this amazing book again. Please do not miss out on this amazing art book. 224 pages. Full Colour illustrations. 9" x 12" (229mm x 305mm). Dust Jacket. (2)

Book Palace Books, September 2008. Soft Cover. New. Don Lawrence, Ron Embleton, Miguel Quesada, Oliver Frey, Philip Corke, Gerry Wood. Signed by Steve Holland. This is an illustrated catalogue of original artwork for sale, which will appeal to two audiences. First it serves as a sales catalogue from which collectors can purchase rare original art for their collections. It is also a superb permanent record of these rare originals, many of which will go into private collections and probably never be available for public view ever again. Featuring work by Don Lawrence, all 24 pieces of rarely seen Ron Embleton art, as well as work by Miguel Quesada, Oliver Frey, Philip Corke and Gerry Wood. This book is a testament to the the greatness of this famous British strip and the artists who drew it. A Book Palace Books publication. 76 pages. Full Colour illustrations. 9" x 12" (220mm x 297mm). (0.7)

ERB Books, September 2022. Hard Cover. New/New. Frazetta, St. John, Sanjulian, Patrick, Stout, Yeates, Jusko, Burian, Grindberg, Jones, and many more. LEATHERBOUND DELUXE EDITION IN DECORATED CASE LIMITED TO JUST 700 SETS WORLDWIDE. One hundred years ago, A. C. McClurg & Co., with offices on Wabash Avenue in Chicago, was arranging for M. A. Donohue & Co. to letterpress print and bind the first edition of "At the Earth's Core." It would introduce a new audience to the fantastic world of Pellucidar - the third of three new worlds Edgar Rice Burroughs created by 1913 and in a span of less than two years. This brand new boxed-set edition of "At the Earth's Core" is designed to capture the craftsmanship of the past while leading you to experience the adventures in Pellucidar in fresh new way. THREE COMPANION SETS: At the Earth's Core - The Letterpress Edition Tarzan of the Apes - The Artist Edition A Princess of Mars - The Manuscript Edition The Moon Maid - The Centennial Edition.… Read More

Book Palace Books, June 2018. Hard Cover. New/New. Arthur Barbosa. Limited Stock - Numbered Limited Edition of just 450 copies worldwide with custom dust jacket. A lavishly illustrated biography of Arthur Barbosa, the artist who, over more than sixty years, provided dust jackets for some of the twentieth century's most famous authors of fiction, including Georgette Heyer, Doris Leslie, C. S. Forester, Patrick O'Brian, Joanna Trollope, Graham Greene, Sax Rohmer, Jules Verne, Anthony Powell, Lytton Strachey and, of course, George MacDonald Fraser, plus The Radio Times and West End Theatre productions. Born in Liverpool, he moved to London at the end of the 1920s where he became a noted and respected illustrator and commercial artist. A lifelong friend of Rex Harrison, he also numbered among his friends and acquaintances Cecil Beaton, Frederick Ashton, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Available in a limited edition of just 500 copies worldwide, only four hundred and fifty of which will be for… Read More

Century, 2007. Hard Cover. New. Various. Lavishly illustrated by some of the greatest illustrators of their time. A beautifully packaged annual featuring the best of the old favourite, Look and Learn, fondly remembered by thousands as the children's classic magazine from the 60s and 70s. It covered a vast range of subjects, from bumble bees to rocket science, from English literature to Greek and Roman legend. But history was its chief concern, and its brilliant illustrators filled its pages with beautiful pictures of the past. This lavishly illustrated tribute to the magazine presents a kaleidoscopic journey through time, whose narrative pauses for occasional episodes from the cult story of The Trigan Empire. Packed with superb illustrations by some of the greatest illustrators of their time, including wonderful illustrations by Frank Bellamy, Ron Embleton. Cecil Doughty, Peter Jackson, and many more. The art reproduction is stunning. 256 pages. Full Colour illustrations. 13" x 10" (330mm x… Read More

Book Palace Books, October 2016. Hard Cover. New. Fortunino Matania. Limited to just 1000 copies worldwide. First Edition. This is the ultimate art book featuring one of the most talented and respected illustrators of the 20th Century. This is the first book dedicated to showcasing Matania's incredible work. This giant volume includes examples of his detailed and breathtaking art covering his whole career, with OVER 750 ILLUSTRATIONS, many taken directly from the original art. Enjoy his meticulously accurate historical drawings and paintings of antiquity, the Roman era, British history and English Kings and Queens, his book illustrations for Kipling stories, Edgar Rice Burroughs stories and of course a major selection of his historic World War One illustrations for The Sphere as well as numerous other paintings and drawings from his prolific output. His work inspired many contemporary artists: Annigoni and Russell Flint both visited his studio, and many comic strip artists collected his work… Read More

Book Palace Books, October 2016. Hard Cover. M - Mint. Fortunino Matania. Warehouse find - ONE COPY - Publisher's Ultra Slipcased edition limited to just 15 copies (6 copies available to public) worldwide signed by the author, Lucinda Gosling. Gold blocked pages, an additional tipped-in Plate plus exclusive Theodora print and two Matania prints not available elsewhere. First Edition. This is the ultimate art book featuring one of the most talented and respected illustrators of the 20th Century. This is the first book dedicated to showcasing Matania's incredible work. This giant volume includes examples of his detailed and breathtaking art covering his whole career, with OVER 750 ILLUSTRATIONS, many taken directly from the original art. Enjoy his meticulously accurate historical drawings and paintings of antiquity, the Roman era, British history and English Kings and Queens, his book illustrations for Kipling stories, Edgar Rice Burroughs stories and of course a major selection of his historic… Read More

IDW, 2021. New. Wally Wood, Harvey Kurtzman. Graham Ingels, Johnny Craig, Al Williamson, Frank Frazetta, Jack Davis, Al Feldstein, et al. Giant collection of EC Covers in all their glory! EC Comics, under the guidance of publisher Bill Gaines, was — according to the editor of this collection — the greatest line of comics ever done. This once-in-a-lifetime Artist's Edition collects more than 120 EC covers by their best and brightest talents. The luminaries included in this gigantic (15 x 22 inches!) tome include: Wally Wood, Harvey Kurtzman. Graham Ingels, Johnny Craig, Al Williamson, Frank Frazetta, Jack Davis, Al Feldstein, and more. The covers include Crime Patrol, Crypt of Terror, War Against Crime!, Piracy, Weird Science Fantasy, Frontline Combat, Incredible Science Fiction, Two-Fisted Tales, Valor, The Haunt of Fear, Weird Science, Tales from the Crypt, Crime Suspenstories, and Tales of Terror. To date, IDW Publishing's Artist's Edition series has won SIX Eisner Awards! Each cover has… Read More

Book Palace Books, December 2010. Flexi Cover. New. Various. Included in this volume is an unprecedented number of reproductions of original cover art and interior art pages, never before seen. This eagerly awaited book is the second in a series of 3 volumes chronicling the full credits of all Fleetway Picture Libraries and contains a complete index of artists and writers for Thriller Picture Library, Cowboy Picture Library and Super Detective Library. Every issue is covered as well as the Robin Hood, Kit Carson and Buck Jones Annuals. Packed with colour illustrations of every cover as well as reproductions of cover and interior original art, by Sep Scott, John Millar Watt, Patrick Nicolle, Alex Raymond, Ron Turner, Derek Eyles, Cecil Doughty, HM Brock, Eric Parker, Carlos Roume, Arturo del Castillo, Jesus Blasco, Ferdinando Tacconi, and many more. Years of research have gone into producing this definitive, luxurious guide to these legendary British comics - truly a collector's treasure. A… Read More

Book Palace Books, March 2023. Hard Cover. New. Brian Bolland. An epic and personal journey through the life and art of Brian Bolland. Foreword and Introduction by Johnny Vegas and Dave Harwood. This book presents a visual journal of Brian Bolland's development as an artist, writer and observer of the world around him. Through the course of the 336 pages that this volume comprises, the artist takes us through his family history, his friendships, the comics he was reading, the bands he was listening to—in essence a potpourri of the many influences that shaped his development as one of the most outstanding artists of his generation. 336 pages. Full Colour illustrations. 7" x 11" (185mm x 290mm). (2.5)

Book Palace Books, March 2023. Hard Cover. New. Brian Bolland. SPECIAL EDITION of 150 copies with a numbered book plate signed by the artist Foreword and Introduction by Johnny Vegas and Dave Harwood. An epic and personal journey through the life and art of Brian Bolland. This book presents a visual journal of Brian Bolland's development as an artist, writer and observer of the world around him. Through the course of the 336 pages that this volume comprises, the artist takes us through his family history, his friendships, the comics he was reading, the bands he was listening to—in essence a potpourri of the many influences that shaped his development as one of the most outstanding artists of his generation. Exclusive SPECIAL EDITION of 150 copies worldwide with additional Book Plate Signed by Brian. 336 pages. Full Colour illustrations. 7" x 11" (185mm x 290mm). (2.5)

Book Palace Books, March 2023. Hard Cover. New. Brian Bolland. COLLECTOR'S Slip cased edition of 100 copies with 2 SIGNED BOOK PLATES plus a UNIQUE HAND DRAWN 'DOODLE' in pen and ink by Brian on one of the book plates. COLLECTOR'S Slip cased edition of 100 copies with 2 Signed book plates. One book plate is remarqued with a UNIQUE HAND DRAWN 'DOODLE' in pen and ink by Brian. There are 100 different doodles hand-drawn by Brian especially for this edition. See the 'Doodles' picture above. Foreword and Introduction by Johnny Vegas and Dave Harwood. An epic and personal journey through the life and art of Brian Bolland. This book presents a visual journal of Brian Bolland's development as an artist, writer and observer of the world around him. Through the course of the 336 pages that this volume comprises, the artist takes us through his family history, his friendships, the comics he was reading, the bands he was listening to—in essence a potpourri of the many influences that shaped his… Read More

Book Palace Books, October 2021. Soft Cover. New. Peter Jackson. Superb art collection limited to 600 copies worldwide. For the first time ever, we are proud to present this major collection of Peter Jackson's stunning historical art. Most active during the 1960s - 1980s, Peter used his superb artistry and wonderful imagination to depict a variety of historic events and characters, including the Ancients, Roman and Greek History, Medieval, Tudor and Victorian times, and beyond, taking us well into 20th Century Life. The book includes an introduction to Peter Jackson's art and career, including the techniques he employed to create these delightful images, scanned directly from the originals. A Book Palace Books publication. 96 pages. Full Colour illustrations. 9" x 11" (216mm x 280mm). (0.7)

Book Palace Books, July 2021. Soft Cover. New. Ron Embleton. Superb art collection limited to 600 copies worldwide. For the first time ever, we are proud to present the complete collection of Ron Embleton's Dickensian themed artworks. Created during the 1970s these images covered a variety of themes including characters from the novels of Dickens, children's street games, street vendors, horse-borne transport and Edwardian entertainment. The book includes an introduction to Ron Embleton's art and career, including photographs of the artist in his studio and the techniques he employed to create these delightful images, scanned directly from the originals. This special edition limited to just 600 copies worldwide. A Book Palace Books publication. 96 pages. Full Colour illustrations. 9" x 11" (216mm x 280mm). (0.7)

Century Guild, 2020. Hard Cover. New. Alphonse Mucha. Giant hardcover printed to scale with Alphonse Mucha's original artworks for Le Pater. In original shrinkwrap. This giant hardcover is printed to scale with Alphonse Mucha's original artworks for Le Pater. Published in ultra-high resolution on fine cotton paper with advanced color correction, deluxe varnishes, and gilt highlighting to create a boutique keepsake volume. This version is also greatly expanded in its academic research with the addition of important and rare historical photos and a thorough decoding of the Judeo-Christian and Masonic Symbolism hidden in the artworks. A love letter to the close of the 19th century and a message of hope to the future. By December 20, 1899, Alphonse Mucha had experienced four years as the most recognizable proponent of Art Nouveau graphics and the most celebrated illustrator in Paris. The massive output of the artist in his first four years in the advertising and decorative world earned much for… Read More

Moebius Production, due 25 October 2023. Hard Cover. New. Moebius. Gilded and embossed hard cover edition with Silk Ribbon Bookmark Moebius' Little Pantheon: Arzak offers an in-depth exploration of the figure with the pointed hat, an emblematic figure of the Möbiusian universe. From the Heavy Metal origins to the androgynous or spiritual representations that followed, this fabulous 8-chapter artbook is a tribute to the many facets and alternative versions of Arzak. It talks about time and space, war and peace, loneliness and multiplicity. In over forty years of “paper” life, the bond established between Moebius and Arzak is complex and deep. The character's personal mythology is linked with that of his creator, his style and personality evolving with Moebius over time. A solitary warrior, a sage of the desert or a star watcher, the very essence of Arzak does not change. Mœbius thus offers an exhilarating and challenging exercise, searching for this figure with a flying cape and piercing… Read More